MBBS Without Biology: NMC Eases Rules, PCM Students Can Now Pursue Medicine

• National Medical Commission (NMC) has relaxed eligibility criteria for MBBS, allowing PCM students to pursue medical courses.
• Students with Mathematics in 12th can become eligible for MBBS/BDS by taking Biology as an 'additional subject'.
• This change aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP) and offers career flexibility, benefiting those considering a switch from engineering.
• NEET UG eligibility now includes students who passed 12th with PCM and later cleared Biology as an additional subject.
• Minimum age for NEET-UG is 17 years; 50% aggregate in PCB for General category, 40% for reserved categories.